All articles filed in December 2015

My daughter has long admired the Pyrrha designs. Every time we went to the mall she would stop at Magpie and gaze longingly into the case. I finally bought her a TALISMAN necklace for her seventeenth birthday. It was love at first sight and she wears it every day. I chose the ‘power of intention‘. All…

I love my Alisa Michelle layered necklaces. Every piece I have from Alisa Michelle has special meaning to me, and when I wear one I always start the day with positive thoughts. The collections provide a wide range of choices, and there is even an option to create your own custom jewelry. I also like…

I cherish my Good Work(s) wrap bracelet. It was given to me by a dear friend who lived her values, shared love and encouraged those around her to do the right thing while reaching for the stars. Good Work(s) was founded in 2011 with one hundred percent focus on delivering the most stylish and inspirational…

My blessing basket was handmade by Mohammed Abiba in Ghana. It is absolutely beautiful. The color scheme is joyful and its weave is perfectly detailed. It was definitely crafted with care and love. The Blessing Basket Project was created by Theresa Carrington and is truly an inspiring and amazing story. The women artisans who participate…

These sneakers from Tigerbear Republik are the best. They are fun, super comfortable, environmentally friendly and an outstanding conversation starter. As soon as I laid eyes on them, I had to have them. They are just purrfect…and made from sustainable fabrics and recycled material with water-based glues by a company that also gives back. The…

There is nothing better than wrapping a large, soft scarf around you when it is cold outside. And this one from A Peace Treaty does its job in spades. Hand knit in Peru with alpaca and lambswool, the stitch quality is exceptional and the multi-color pattern complementary to apres ski wear or with a pea coat…

“Vitas brevis. Astra Petis.” is engraved into this medallion with meaning — Life is short. Seek the stars. I purchased this from Rocklove, an indie jewelry designer in New York. Every piece is handmade in a dream studio. This necklace is from the Galaxy collection. It looks great. It is versatile and delvers on inspiration. I…